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Project Red Dragon Hits The Dyno And The Track

Brian Wagner — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:45:31 +0000

Project Red Dragon finally showed off what it could do.
We took the Trans Am to the dyno and then the drag strip for some testing.

Mopar Vs. Chevy At The Dragstrip – Which One Takes The Crown?

Dave Cruikshank — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:25:32 +0000

Check out this video that shows a thrilling drag race between a C7 Corvette Z06 and two Dodge models – a Charger Scat Pack and a Challenger R/T Scat Pack.
Can you guess who took the crown?

All-Natural Steeda Silver Bullet 2.0 S650 Hits 10-Second Target

Steve Turner — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:50:35 +0000

Undeterred by the lack of S650 tuning, Steeda keeps pushing its project.
The Silver Bullet 2.0 broke through the 10-second barrier without a power adder.

Steeda S650 Silver Bullet Runs Low 11s With Bolt-Ons And Pump Gas

Steve Turner — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:13:39 +0000

Steeda wasted no time in modifying its 2024 Mustang GT.
With bolt-ons and weight reduction, it clicked off an 11-second run on pump gas.

Street Car Takeover Roll Racing Fun At US 131 Motorsports Park

Brian Wagner — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:38:49 +0000

Roll racing is a great way to get your street racing kicks in a safe environment.
We did some roll racing at the Street Car Takeover event at US 131 Motorsports Park.

This Twin Turbo Cobra Mustang Is Ready To Strike

Brian Wagner — Thu, 11 May 2023 13:00:29 +0000

It’s hard not to love a car that’s well-built and fast.
This Mustang is the perfect mix of a show car and race car rolled into one.

Heavy Metal: John Hilderbrand’s 9-Second 1931 Model A Ford

Brian Wagner — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:40:02 +0000

You can’t go wrong with building a classic Ford Model A.
John Hilderbrand’s 1931 Model A is one rad ride.

Murder Nova joins Ford Gang With 2020 Ford F-150

James Elkins — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 18:30:02 +0000

Shawn Ellington aka Murder Nova joins the 4WD Ford gang.
Watch his new Coyote-powered 2020 F-150 being built at 187 Customs.

Rob Carter’s 8-Second VW Passat Is One Rad Ride

Brian Wagner — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 19:00:02 +0000

Rob Carter’s Volkswagen Passat is a rowdy street car.
This VW is a legit 8-second LS-powered street car.

Steve Morris Makes This Drag And Drive Big-Block Sing On The Dyno

Brian Wagner — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:24:40 +0000

A traditional big-block Chevy can make some serious power.
Check out this nasty rat motor built by Steve Morris Engines on the dyno.

Shutdown Showdown: Deer vs. Roadrunner Battle Doesn’t End Well

Brian Wagner — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:53:23 +0000

Imagine seeing a deer at the top end beside the track when you’re finishing a 150 MPH run.
That’s the nightmare scenario that Mike Chenoweth had to deal with at the Midwest Drags.

This Silver Bullet Is The World’s Fastest New-Gen Dodge Charger

Brian Wagner — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:56:16 +0000

A.J. Berge’s 2006 Dodge Charger is a real wolf in sheep’s clothing.
This plain-looking Charger has run deep into the 7-second zone.

Worlds Fastest 4×4 LS-Powered Full-Size Truck Takes On Tesla Plaid

Brian Havins — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 07:05:56 +0000

What happens when the world’s fastest full-size LS-powered 4×4 truck takes on a Tesla Plaid?
Let’s just say things did not go as planned for the Plaid owner.

Cleetus McFarland’s “Stock” Turbo LS Marauder Giveaway

Brian Havins — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 21:46:10 +0000

Cleetus McFarland is giving away his Turbo LS Swapped Marauder.
The winner will be able to cruise in comfort and blast 10-second passes at the drag strip.

True Street: Tyler Baber’s 7-Second Stock Block Mustang

Brian Havins — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:50:21 +0000

Tyler Baber bought this Mustang years ago and has been chipping away on performance ever since.
His efforts were good enough to put him in the winner’s circle at LS Fest East 2021.

Sick Week Racer Crashes 3,000 HP Car, Refuses To Quit

Andrew Wolf — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:53:31 +0000

Drag-and-drive newcomer Stefan Rossi crashed his beautiful Nova at high speed, but soldiered on through that and other mechanical melee in a tireless effort at Sick Week 2022.

Ken Block’s Hoonicorn Takes On An AWD ProCharged LS-Powered Cutlass

Brian Havins — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 17:10:02 +0000

Ken Block’s Hoonicorn takes on Brian King’s all-wheel-drive Cutlass in a head-to-head drag race.
Does the street car have a chance against the iconic 1965 Mustang?

This 1971 Torino GT Is A Streetable Quarter-Mile Terror

Andy Bolig — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:00:40 +0000

While a factory 429 Cobra Jet reportedly garnered 14.5 and 15-second timeslips, the video shows this Pale Blue beauty racking off solid 10-second runs.
But upon further investigation, there’s more to the story…

The Doctor Is In: The Boost Doctor’s 8-Second LSX-Powered Caprice

Brian Wagner — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 18:13:16 +0000

The Boost Doctor’s twin-turbo Caprice isn’t your average Donk.
This big wheel beast runs in the 8-second zone on big wheels and tires.

Check out Drag Slash

Randy Bolig — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 23:58:50 +0000

If you’re a fan of drag racing, we have found your next addiction.
Check out the Drag Slash RC race truck from Traxxas.

Emelia Hartford’s Ups And Downs To Being The Fastest C8

Andy Bolig — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 21:46:34 +0000

Two distinct truths about drag racing; the better you get, the shorter the ride, and you’re always chasing the next weakest link in your push to go faster.

LSA-Powered Trans Am Takes On $330,000 Ferrari 488 Pista

Brian Havins — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 22:13:54 +0000

Will an LSA-powered 1988 Trans Am take out a $330,000 Ferrari in a drag race?
The Heatwave GTA gives it a shot in the Hoonigans This Vs. That Challange.

Video: Force Engineering Busts Stock Gen I Coyote Record With 8.59

Jason Reiss — Fri, 07 May 2021 16:02:23 +0000

Stock Gen I Coyotes are capable of handling decent power.
But Tyler Hassing and Force Engineering have taken it further than anyone else with an insane 8.59 ET from their wild turbocharged project car.

“Sickness”: Tom Bailey’s Street-Legal ’55 Nomad Gasser On NITRO!

Andrew Wolf — Wed, 05 May 2021 15:30:15 +0000

Street-legal superstar Tom Bailey has revealed his latest project, and it’s his wildest to date!
His new ’55 Nomad sports screw-blown SMX power on three different fuels.

This Vs. That: 1927 Twin-Turbo Dodge Truck Takes On Boosted Z06

Brian Havins — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 20:25:43 +0000

In this episode of Hoonigan’s This Vs. That show we get to see a twin-turbo LS-powered Dodge truck take on a boosted Z06 Corvette in a drag race.

Ryan Stevens Crushes Stock Bottom End LS3 Record

Brian Havins — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 01:18:57 +0000

We expect most records to fall in 2021 as competitors get their cars out of storage.
Ryan Stevens has already crushed the stock bottom end LS3 record in his Camaro.

All Power No Adder: Naturally Aspirated Trailblazer SS Runs 10s

Brian Havins — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:44:14 +0000

The Trailblazer SS might be an SUV, but we are continually amazed at how fast they can be.
We take a look at Brandon Eaves naturally aspirated 10-second TBSS.

Emelia Hartford Shatters C8 Corvette 1/4-Mile Record

Brian Havins — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:15:35 +0000

While Emelia Hartford has experienced some ups and downs while building her Corvette, everything is starting to come together as the twin-turbo C8 shatters the record!

ProCharged LS AWD Cutlass Takes On LS7-Powered VW Passat

Brian Havins — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:43:39 +0000

Hoonigan lines up a ProCharged LS-swapped AWD Cutlass against an LS7-powered Volkswagen to battle it out in the 1/4-mile on the This or That YouTube series.

Cleetus McFarland Goes For Broke With Leroy The Savage

Brian Havins — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 00:40:01 +0000

Cleetus McFarland gets some seat time in Leroy The Savage before a big race.
The Corvette puts down its best pass ever before breaking down.

LS-Swapped Grand National Drag Races Turbo V6 Variant

Andy Bolig — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:40:05 +0000

This video shows two Grand Nationals dueling it out on the 1/4-mile, but one of them is now sporting an LS2 engine in place of the boost-fed V6.

Screaming Demon: Josh Peloquin’s 8-Second Dodge Demon Street Car

Brian Wagner — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:12:04 +0000

Josh Peloquin has a nasty Dodge Demon with some big-block power.
This Mopar runs 8-second passes in full street trim.

Small And Mighty: Garth Wong’s 8-Second LS Powered Ford 100e

Brian Wagner — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 22:58:34 +0000

Small cars with big horsepower are always a riot at the drag strip.
Garth Wong’s LSA powered Ford 100e is a handful and rips off 8-second passes.

Video: Crazy Passenger Reaction To Bumper-Dragging Gasser Wheelstand

Brian Wagner — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:31:44 +0000

Dadam Lowhorn loves ripping gears in his Falcon gasser.
In this video, he takes his girlfriend Kaylee on a ride she’ll never forget.

ETS’s Turbocharged C8 Corvette Is The First In The 9s

Brian Havins — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 17:49:14 +0000

ETS was able to take its turbocharged C8 and crack into the 9-second barrier.
While this is the fastest C8 to date it’s also the most powerful breaking 1,000 horsepower at the wheels.

Daily Driven: Alexander Case’s Street Legal 1965 Coronet Gasser

Brian Wagner — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 16:10:02 +0000

Anything can be a streetcar if you’re brave enough and Alexander Case’s Coronet gasser is proof.
This wild ride has a big blower and is driven on the street regularly.

C8 Corvette Takes On Dodge Demon In Drag and Roll Race

Brian Havins — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:48:14 +0000

The C8 Corvette’s performance has been awesome as it has outrun some impressive machines.
We take a look at how Chevrolet’s mid-engine design does against the Dodge Demon in a drag race.

When Worlds Collide: Drag Racer Versus Roll Racer

Brian Havins — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:29:09 +0000

Street Car Takeover took a chance on a crazy race between a drag car and a roll race car.
Unfortunatly, things didn’t go to plan and ended with a wild ride.

Door Slammers to Host 2020 Quarantine Nationals This Weekend

Stephanie Davies-Bardekoff — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:53:44 +0000

This coming Saturday and Sunday (April 25th and 26th), Door Slammers will be hosting the 2020 Quarantine Nationals!
Download Door Slammers on iOS or Android and register to compete on Facebook.

SV BURNOUT Ep. 1: Mark Carlyle, Stevie ‘Fast’ & Joe Oplawski

dragzine — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 22:36:12 +0000

On this very first episode of BURNOUT, hosts Wes Buck, Mike Galimi, and Alex Taylor tackle all of the big news in the world of drag racing.
Guests include: Mark Carlyle, Stevie ‘Fast’ Jackson, and Joe Oplawski.

Whoa Daddy! Brandon Beach’s Cool “Daddy’s Thing” 1958 Chevy Bel Air

Brian Wagner — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 19:21:48 +0000

Brandon Beach’s “Daddy’s Thing” 1958 Chevy Bel Air is totally old-school cool.
Beach goes for a wild ride when the heavy Chevy does a massive wheelstand.

How To Select The Right Transmission Controller From US Shift

Brian Wagner — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 16:56:16 +0000

Shifting an electronically controlled transmission with a stock ECU isn’t always the best option.
In this video, US Shift covers which of its transmission controllers will work best for you.

The World’s Quickest And Fastest 6L90E Transmission

Brian Havins — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 23:20:43 +0000

Wen Dawson’s 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is not only a record holder it’s also her daily driver.
The twin-turbo CTS-V still uses the stock drive train while running in the 8’s with a 6l90E transmission.

$10K Drag Shootout 2 Episode 2: The Teardown

Andrew Wolf — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:00:43 +0000

Things heat up as the teams of the $10K Drag Shootout:2 begin stripping down their respective rides.
As the drama flares, the teams also take part in the first official contest of the 10-day build-off.

Blast Off: Advanced Modern Performance’s C7 ZR5 Goes Mid-8’s

Brian Havins — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 21:34:29 +0000

Advanced Modern Performance (AMP) takes its C7 ZR1 to new heights.
The company was able to take the ZR5 packaged C7 and blast into the 8-second range.

Heavy Hitter: Mitchell Stapleton’s LSXcalade Goes 9’s

Brian Havins — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 18:25:15 +0000

Mitchell Stapleton’s LSXcalade can haul more than just people.
The twin-turbo heavyweight SUV just broke the 9-second zone and is looking for more.

Scary Horsepower: Jason Pickett’s Boosted Caprice Hearse

Brian Wagner — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 18:06:32 +0000

Jason Pickett found a way to really stand out at the dragstrip with his boosted hearse.
This LS-powered monster took on Rocky Mountain Race Week and put on a show.

Coming In Hot: The $10K Drag Shootout Season Two Preview

Brian Wagner — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 16:17:02 +0000

The Horsepower Wars $10K Drag Shootout is back for another season of epic builds.
Each team has a limited budget and short amount of time to build the fastest race car possible.

Brian Devilbiss Sets Record in Evolution Performance Mustang

Nicole Ellan James — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:00:08 +0000

Devilbiss put down a 8.72-second pass at 158 mph, making it the lowest ET mark for a supercharged Gen 3 Coyote engine to date.

Calling All Street Cars: Street Car Takeover In Oklahoma City 2019

Brian Havins — Wed, 15 May 2019 13:32:41 +0000

Street Car Takeover is gaining momentum as they keep getting more popular.
We take a look at the show and racing to give you an inside look at the event.